RMweb Premium Dave Searle Posted March 27, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 27, 2014 Epsom and Ewell Model Railway Club's 2014 Exhibition Saturday 26th April and Sunday 27th April 2014 at the North East Surrey College of Technology (NESCOT), Reigate Road, Ewell, Surrey KT17 3DS Full details on our Website Opening Times Saturday 26th 10 am - 5:30 pm Sunday 27th 10 am - 5 pm Admission Adults £6.00 Accompanied Children (under 16) Free Refreshments available FREE on-site parking for 600 cars Level access for the disabled Layouts attending Broadhurst Works 7mm/ft, O, Rushden Valley Railway (16' x 2') Clutton 4mm/ft, P4, GWR, 1930s (28' x 13') Diesels in the Duchy 4mm/ft, EM, Cornwall, Railfrieght Loco shed, 1990s (24' x 6') Hornby Junction 4mm/ft, 00, Children's activity layout, sponsored by Hornby Ltd. (9' x 5') Law Junction 2mm/ft, N, Scottish West Coast main line, Modern Image (26' x 5') Lower Exbury 4mm/ft, P4, South Hants (10' x 2'6") Penlan 4mm/ft, EM, LNWR, Central Wales, 1920s (31' x 5') Penrhos 4mm/ft, OO, GWR/BR, 1950/60 (15' x 15') Purgatory Peak 7mm/ft, On30, American, Denver and Colorado, narrow gauge, 1930s (32' x 10') Rhatia RhB 3.5mm/ft, HOm, Swiss, narrow gauge St. Nicholas 4mm/ft, OO, BR, 1980s (12' x 18") St. Ruth 2mm/ft, 9.42mm, WR, Penzance, 1965 The Tar Works 7mm/ft, O, Midlands Industrial, 1930s Woodfield Road 4mm/ft, EM, East Midlands, 2005 (16' x 2'6") Ynysybwl 4mm/ft, EM, Taff Vale, 1922 (13' x 8') Searles Steam Railway (7¼in & 5in mixed gauge, Live Steam rides) Traders attending ACE Products Addlestone Model Centre All Components Bluebell Railway Branchlines C&L Finescale Ceynix Miniature Trees Dart Castings d.c. Kits Eileen's Emporium Freestone Model Accessories N Brass Locos Peter Dunk Plus Daughters Priory Books Railwayania/Replica Railways Realistic Modelling Services Roger Carpenter Photos Roxey Mouldings South Eastern Finecast Wealistic Models Club second-hand stand. Edit 2014-04-03: updated link to St. Nicholas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete 75C Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Excellent - that seems like a really good mix of layouts - something for everyone. There's a few on the list that I would really like to see. Now if I can blag an invite down to my Dad's house in Wallington that weekend, the Sunday is looking promising for a trip over to Ewell... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waterloo Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 I had a great day at Scalefour North yesterday and traveled back on the train with friends where we talked about the Epsom show which is now only less than two weeks away. This is always one of those "its in my diary" exhibitions and I'm certainly looking forward to it. This years exhibition promises to be a cracker so why not put 26/27 April in your diary as well? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dave Searle Posted April 16, 2014 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted April 16, 2014 Only 10 days to go, and we are looking forward to welcoming everyone to the show. We have a great selection of traders and top quality layouts (including several with threads here on RMWeb). Hopeful we have managed to find something for everyone. Cheers,Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted April 19, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 19, 2014 One week to go Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted April 20, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 20, 2014 Not one I am able to attend, sadly, but feel I should point out that the college (I knew it as Ewell Tech in my '60s skooldays, and several schoolmates went there after A levels) is right next door to Ewell East station, with plenty of trains from Victoria via Clapham Junction. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Not one I am able to attend, sadly, but feel I should point out that the college (I knew it as Ewell Tech in my '60s skooldays, and several schoolmates went there after A levels) is right next door to Ewell East station, with plenty of trains from Victoria via Clapham Junction. Oh ! I'll bring the layout down on the train then - why didn't I think of that earlier... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted April 20, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 20, 2014 Well it'd be fine if there were still locos and baggage vans or you have a micro . . . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Well it'd be fine if there were still locos and baggage vans or you have a micro . . . Nope - none of the above! I'll bring the trailer then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted April 20, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 20, 2014 Yeah our van with have rubber rather than metal tyres. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waterloo Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Not long to go now to what promises to be a cracking show. Hope to see many of you there. Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waterloo Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 The wait is almost over! All welcome so hope to see many of you there. Why not come along, you know it makes sense? Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbishop Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 I'll be there tomorrow, looking forward to Penlan. Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dave Searle Posted April 25, 2014 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted April 25, 2014 Most layouts and traders in place tonight ready for tomorrow, just a few to arrive in the morning and we're set for a great show. Already spoken to several layouts and picked up some useful ideas. I'll be helping on the club's second hand sales stand most of the time, but hope to get a chance to take some photos during the weekend. Cheers, Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waterloo Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 I spent a really good day at the Epsom Exhibition today. Meet lots of friendly people did a lot of "talking & catching up", spent money on things i didn't know i wanted (!) and saw some very good layouts. The atmosphere was very relaxed and the catering was good with choices of hot and cold delights and plenty of tables and chairs to use to enjoy it and take the weight off your feet for a while. This show promised to be a cracker and, as far as I am concerned, it certainly did not disappoint. So if you are thinking about going tomorrow then go as I'm sure you will have a good time. Thanks to all those involved in delivering a first class exhibition. Steve (a very pleased visitor) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian D Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 An excellent exhibition I thought with quality layouts on view. Thoroughly entertained on my afternoon off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold bcnPete Posted April 26, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 26, 2014 Thoroughly agree, a nice show with quality layouts and some good trade stands too. Must admit, I specifically went to see DITD and St Ruth so I just took a few iPhone pics of those... DITD St Ruth Worth a trip on Sunday I'd say... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted April 26, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 26, 2014 Good pics of two acknowledged very fine layouts, TVM. I remain convinced that the name St Ruth came about because one of the group suggested they model Penzance - and someone else said "Strewth!" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted April 27, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 27, 2014 Well another fun weekend at Epsom. Great organisation and a very friendly club. Thoroughly enjoyed all the layouts too, we were next to St Ruth & Law Jn both of which use the expanse of scenery to fantastic advantage. Lower Exbury was a superb small scene with subtle well observed detail. Penlan and Ynysybwl were already favourites due to the subject and quality. The rope shunting on Broadhurst was fascinating too. Top quality show again Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold grandadbob Posted April 28, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 28, 2014 Made my annual visit to Nescot yesterday and once again it was a very enjoyable show. Particularly liked the rope shunting demo on Broadhurst works along with the friendly "front man" full of interesting information. Also good to see Penlan before it is retired and had a friendly chat with Damian on DitD which brought back a lot of fond Cornish memories for me. Quite frankly all of the layouts had something of interest for me as a rank amateur when it comes to modelling. Came very close to spending lots of money on quality DCC sound thanks to DC kits but resisted (just) but I think that somewhere in the not too distant future there will be a lot more noise in my railway room. Many thanks to the Epsom club and all involved with organising and exhibiting at this excellent event. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penlan Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Penlan and Operators had an excellent weekend, together with our good friends on Ynysybwl, though a pub they found late on Saturday night (Barley Mow, off Upper High St.) had the most expensive Cider from the pump/tap I've ever had £4.40....., The London Pride was £3.40. I had been in Guildford earlier that evening visiting my Grand-Daughter and had Cornish Cider (?) in the Kings Head at £3.60 (a well trained G-D ! !) - but it appeared to be part of the same chain as the Barley Mow, judging from the appearance of the meal menu's - the meals were expensive and not very good.. I seem to recall DitD has a sound system, so a little unfortunate they were located directly across the isle from the only retailer of sound systems.... Many thanks to all the Epsom & Ewell Club people for making our weekend enjoyable. We had about 3 sessions where things seemed to go wrong, all brief, unexplained, cured themselves incidents, but frustrating. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dave Searle Posted April 28, 2014 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted April 28, 2014 Many thanks for all the comments, and a big thank you to those who brought their layouts and those who visited the show and spent money with our traders. It was a very successful weekend and everyone seemed to have a good time. I finally managed to get around to look at the layouts quite late on Sunday afternoon. Every layout seemed to have something special and I took some photos of the bits that attracted my attention: Rope shunting a bogie van over two wagon turntables on Broadhurst Works: A quiet corner at Clutton: A man out for a walk on Diesels in the Duchy: A disused branchline on Law Junction: The yard at Lower Exbury The cassette spinner(!) on Lower Exbury: The station building on stilts at Penlan: Looking down into Penhros: A trestle bridge on Purgatory Peak: Winding through the mountains on Rhatia: Whose right of way? On the road bridge on St Nicholas: The yard at St Ruth: Light engine at St Ruth: Inside the Tar Works: A weathered wagon on Woodfield Road: The quarry on Ynysybl: Cheers, Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim V Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 An excellent weekend for Clutton, bit of operator error, remarkably few derailments, virtually no stalls. Good curry on Saturday night. A very well stewarded show. Thanks are due to the organising team for putting on a good show, providing a good range of diverse layouts, almost something for everyone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted April 28, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 28, 2014 I think Jo on Exbury was getting paranoid about the level of interest in her cassette turntable over the layout Rare to get a show where every single layout has something of interest but this one did for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Miles Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 From the Ynysybwl group, I would like to echo Sandy's remarks about the show - we had a really good time, friendly people, excellent quality show, shame about the expensive beer. We can still get a pint of real ale for less than £2 in Cardiff. Nobody has yet mentioned Purgatory Peak - really interesting layout with lots of good ideas. I was able to have a look at the fiddle yard which, as on many layouts, hides some good modelling. Aylesbury next for Ynysybwl but sadly I can't go due to my niece deciding to get married that weekend. You would have thought she could consult the exhibition calendar before deciding on a date. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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